Advanced Training in Suicide Prevention - Geraldton
This workshop aims to increase health professionals’ skills and confidence in taking a detailed suicide history and provides practical tools for managing the full spectrum of suicide risk presentations.
*Note that WA sessions are available on various dates in Northam, Geraldton, Esperance & Albany.
This is eligible for one day of funding under the Emergency Medicine component of the Rural Procedural Grants Program (GPs)
Accreditation
• 40 Accredited Activity CPD points (RACGP)
• 4 Performance review, 4 Educational Activity PRPD (ACRRM)
• Mental Health CPD (GPMHSC)
• 1 MOPS point
• 6 hours CPD (Psychologists)
Topics Covered
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Topic 1 – Suicide and Stigma
Topic 2 – The Suicidal Crisis Topic 3 – Acute Management Topic 4 – After the attempt Topic 5 – Bereaved by Suicide |
Learning objectives
• Undertake a suicide risk assessment effectively
• Develop a collaborative safety plan
• Implement a team approach to treatment planning
• Provide effective management following a suicide attempt
• Respond to the needs of people bereaved by suicide